East Sussex · Kitchen extract cleaning
Lunsford's Cross kitchen extract cleaning
One call covers kitchen extract cleaning in Lunsford's Cross: survey, fixed quote, work and sign-off. Fully insured, with CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001.
- Heavy grease build-up inside the duct runs
- Stale cooking odours from the system
- A kitchen taken over without any extract records
TR19 kitchen extract cleaning in Lunsford's Cross
Across Lunsford's Cross, we clean kitchen extract systems to BESA TR19® Grease. The job starts with a survey and grease readings, then works through canopy, plenum, filters, ductwork, fan and discharge. You get a TR19 certificate and a photo report at the end. Typical jobs include a kitchen taken over without any extract records and a system with no record of a TR19 clean, on horizontal duct runs, plenums and filters and canopies and hoods. Kitchens in Lunsford's Cross book us for TR19 cleaning for three reasons: the insurer asked, the EHO asked, or the canopy is dripping. We handle the clean and the paperwork in one visit.
We clean every reachable part of the system in Lunsford's Cross: canopy, plenum, filters, ducts, risers and fan, and the discharge where it can be reached.
Work in a small place like Lunsford's Cross starts with a call to agree access and timings, and the clean itself is the same full TR19® job as in any town: canopy to discharge, then a TR19® certificate and a photo report.
Good records are part of the job. Each visit is written up with pictures, listing what was done, anything we couldn’t reach and when the next visit is due. Keep it with your fire safety records so it’s to hand when an insurer or inspector asks.
- Place
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Paperwork
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Price
- A fixed price before we start
- Hours
- After hours by arrangement; emergencies any time
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Checked
- 30 October 2026
What staff can safely do
Away from the kitchen, the in-house job is mainly checking: clear grilles, a log of filter changes and reporting anything odd. The inside of ducts and units needs a specialist.
Your own staff can handle the daily basics: wiping down canopy surfaces, cleaning filters and keeping a simple log. What they can’t safely do is clean inside the ductwork, the fan or the risers, and that is where we come in.
What we do, step by step
Your trading hours come first. Most visits are booked for when the area is out of use, such as evenings, overnight, early mornings or weekends. When the team arrives, the work area is protected and the relevant equipment is switched off to cool, and the job takes one visit for most kitchens, while large or complex systems may need more than one. The timing of a visit to Lunsford's Cross is set by you, and the travel is our side of the planning.
- We survey the system, from your photos or on site, canopy to discharge.
- Grease thickness is measured and the price is fixed before work starts.
- On the night, the equipment is off and cool and the kitchen is sheeted.
- Filters, canopy and plenum are cleaned, then the ducts, risers, fan and discharge.
- We re-test, photograph and send your certificate and photo report.
Before we arrive
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Make sure equipment near the work can be switched off and left to cool
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every site is different. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then send you a fixed quote. To get going, call us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Lunsford's Cross
The reason for all this is fire. Flames from a pan or grill can be pulled into the canopy by the fan, and once grease in the duct catches, fire can spread through the building’s ductwork. That is why controlling extract grease belongs in the fire risk assessment.
The symptoms we’re asked about most are:
- A system with no record of a TR19 clean
- Extraction mentioned at an environmental health visit
- Rancid smells from grease in the duct
- A new tenancy or takeover with no cleaning history
If you run catering at a healthcare site, such as a hospital like Bexhill Hospital about 2.1 miles south-east, the extract may need cleaning more often than a part-time kitchen.
What your quote should include
- When they can work, and whether that is outside your opening hours
- If the quote is a fixed price or an estimate
- Whether a written report and pictures are included
- If they look at the system before pricing
Kitchen extract cleaning in Lunsford's Cross: the local picture
Lunsford's Cross lies within about 3 miles of the sea. Salt air speeds up corrosion of roof-level fans, discharge cowls and their fixings. There are about 6 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 9 takeaways and sandwich shops in Lunsford's Cross and the streets around it, up to about 1.5 miles out, according to the Food Standards Agency’s register. Those that fry, grill or roast under a canopy need their extracts cleaned at intervals set by how long they cook. Environmental health officers from Wealden council inspect food businesses in Lunsford's Cross. Extraction counts as kitchen equipment, so its condition can come up on the day. Before-and-after pictures from each clean are a simple way to show the extract is in hand.
For schools such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, kitchen extract cleaning is usually booked for the holidays, when the canteen is closed.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether your site is in the middle of Lunsford's Cross or further out, we cover kitchen extract cleaning for every kind of premises, from a single unit to a large public building. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from busy centres to quieter spots. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Kitchen extract cleaning in TN39 follows the same survey, fixed quote and written report as everywhere else we cover. With the A269 close by, Lunsford's Cross is easy for our technicians to reach at any hour. Other places close to Lunsford's Cross include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Around Lunsford's Cross
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy, among other places. Lunsford's Cross’s nearest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Lunsford's Cross includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
Different parts, different methods
Extract fan and discharge
Some systems have attenuators to cut noise, and they hold grease. We clean what can be reached and note anything that cannot.
Grease filters
We clean the grease filters as part of the job, and refitted so they sit properly in the housing. Damaged ones are noted on the report.
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Multi-site and managed buildings
From a single site to a large estate, the standard is the same: diagnosis, a fixed price, work booked around your hours and a written report with pictures.
Records are where multi-site compliance often slips. Each visit ends with a dated report and pictures, so you can show an insurer or inspector what was done at each site.
Between visits
Good habits slow the build-up between visits. Our tips:
- Book the next clean before the date on the report
- Keep grease collection points emptied
- Tell us when the extract starts to drip or smell
- Keep the extract on whenever the range is lit
We hand the kitchen back clean, with the sheeting removed and waste taken away. Waste grease and water are contained and removed, so you can start cooking as normal.
Wipe the canopy down regularly and empty grease troughs or collection points. A daily wipe is not a deep clean, but it helps between visits.
Questions from Lunsford's Cross
Is kitchen extract cleaning any different in a coastal place like Lunsford's Cross?
It can. Being within about 3 miles of the sea means more corrosion on metalwork in Lunsford's Cross than inland. Rooftop fans, discharge cowls and fixings are checked for corrosion as well as grease.
Do you clean school canteen extracts around Lunsford's Cross out of term?
Yes. The holidays are the usual time for school work. Around Lunsford's Cross, the Food Standards Agency lists about 3 schools and colleges with registered kitchens within a mile and a half or so. Just give us a ring on 0345 646 2711, or send details by email with your term dates and we’ll plan around them.
How much notice do you need?
It depends on the time you need and how big the job is. Mention your preferred dates with your enquiry, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
What do you do with what you remove?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, if we can see what we need. If not, a site survey comes first, then a fixed quote.
What do you do to protect the area?
By covering it before any work starts. We keep the work contained and leave the area clean.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. For anything urgent, such as a fan failure or damage after a fire, ring the 24/7 line and we will talk you through the next steps.
How long will the clean take?
A small kitchen with a short duct can be done in a few hours, while long runs and tall risers take longer and may need more than one visit. Your quote says how long to expect.
What affects the cost of kitchen extract cleaning
A fixed price needs a few facts first. We check:
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- The size of the system
- The times the site is available
- Whether several sites go on one quote
Putting the work off seldom saves money. Build-up, wear and faults tend to get worse, not better, which can make the next visit longer. If you are unsure, call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line for straight advice and a fixed quote.
What we need to know
What to send for a quote:
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- Anything you’ve noticed, such as smells, noise, drips or poor airflow
- A few general shots of the system
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
Here’s what helps us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, a few photos and any previous report or certificate. Then call 0345 646 2711, or send details by email.